# San Francisco residential proxies with ZIP targeting

> San Francisco, CA residential proxies from $0.50/GB with city, ZIP and ASN targeting. San Francisco has 827,526 residents. No KYC, pay in crypto.

- URL: https://metroproxies.com/cities/san-francisco-ca/
- Last updated: 2026-10-18
- Publisher: MetroProxies (https://metroproxies.com)

**Quick answer — How do I get a San Francisco residential proxy?**

San Francisco residential proxies from **MetroProxies** start at $0.50/GB as of October 2026. The username segment `country-us-state-ca-city-san_francisco` asks the gateway for a residential IP in San Francisco (827,526 residents, 2024). City availability varies; the checkout shows what is online. No KYC, crypto payments only.

## What local data matters for a San Francisco proxy?

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Population (Census, July 1, 2024) | 827,526, number 17 of the 181 US cities over 150,000 on this site |
| Change since April 2020 | −5.8% (estimates base 878,392) |
| County | San Francisco County |
| Metro area (CBSA) | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA: 4,648,486 residents in 2024, number 13 of 387 metro areas |
| Time zone | Pacific Time (UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer), IANA `America/Los_Angeles` |
| Area codes (NANPA) | 415 and 628 (overlay: the codes share the same territory) |
| ZIP codes | 28 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas lie mostly inside city limits, e.g. 94124, 94112, 94122 and 94132 |
| Home internet (FCC, Dec 2025) | Xfinity (Comcast) 98% · AT&T 97% · Sonic 32% |
| Fiber / cable availability | Fiber reaches 44% of homes, cable 97%; 98% can get 100/20 Mbps or more by wire |
| Sales tax | 7.25% state rate; 9.03% state + average local rate (Tax Foundation, July 2026) |
| State privacy law | California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA), in force since January 1, 2020 |
| Username segment | `country-us-state-ca-city-san_francisco` |

## How do I target San Francisco in the proxy username?

You pick San Francisco by adding `city-san_francisco` (and `state-ca`) to the username you already use. No other endpoint, no extra fee.

- `USERNAME-country-us-state-ca-city-san_francisco`: rotating San Francisco IPs, a new connection usually gets a different one.
- `USERNAME-country-us-state-ca-city-san_francisco-zip-94124`: narrows to ZIP 94124, one of 28 ZIP areas mostly inside the city.
- `USERNAME-country-us-state-ca-city-san_francisco-asn-7922`: asks for an IP on Xfinity's network (AS7922) when one is online in San Francisco.
- `USERNAME-country-us-state-ca-city-san_francisco-session-sanf01-ttl-15`: keeps one San Francisco IP for up to 15 minutes; it can change earlier if the home device goes offline.

City availability varies; the checkout shows what is online. Test with one request before you script a run, and widen to the state if a filter is too narrow. Details: [city-level targeting](https://metroproxies.com/targeting/city/).

## Which internet providers serve homes in San Francisco?

San Francisco counts 463,554 residential units in the FCC National Broadband Map (December 2025 filing). Wired home internet there comes mainly from Xfinity (98%), AT&T (97%) and Sonic (32%), by share of units covered. By technology, fiber covers 44% of addresses, cable 97%, and 63% can order a gigabit wired plan. T-Mobile Home Internet (73%) and Verizon 5G Home (67%) sell home internet over the air (fixed wireless).

These shares describe the market, not our pool. The network behind a given San Francisco exit depends on which residential device is online, so check the IP's ASN (AS7922 is Xfinity) before you compare results between runs.

## What local details matter when you test from San Francisco?

With 827,526 residents in 2024, San Francisco ranks 17 among the 181 US cities over 150,000 on this site; the population fell 5.8% since 2020. The city is part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan area, shared with [Oakland](https://metroproxies.com/cities/oakland-ca/), [Fremont](https://metroproxies.com/cities/fremont-ca/) and [Hayward](https://metroproxies.com/cities/hayward-ca/); the metro had 4,648,486 residents in 2024.

Local formats matter when you check forms, prices or ads: San Francisco phone numbers use area codes 415 and 628, clocks run on Pacific Time (`America/Los_Angeles`), and 28 ZIP areas fall mostly inside the city. Sales tax in California: 7.25% at state level, 9.03% on average with local rates (July 2026), added at checkout on most sites. Data collected about California residents falls under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA).

## How much do San Francisco residential proxies cost?

As of October 2026, San Francisco residential proxies use the standard price list: 10 GB for $5.94, 100 GB for $50, down to $0.50/GB at volume. Targeting by city, ZIP or ASN is part of every plan.

### Which plan fits a San Francisco test?

| Plan | Quantity | Price | Price per unit |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Test | 1 GB | $1.50 | $1.50/GB |
| Local | 10 GB | $5.94 | $0.59/GB |
| National | 100 GB | $50 | $0.50/GB |
| Terabyte | 1 TB | $500 | $0.50/GB |

Pay in crypto only (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC). The top-up is the price of the plan you choose, less any balance you already have, and at least $25; anything left stays on your balance. No KYC — no ID, no selfie, no documents. Prices in USD.

## What else do people ask about San Francisco proxies?

### Does a San Francisco IP set the local time on my tool?

No. The proxy changes the IP address that websites see, nothing else. San Francisco uses Pacific Time (UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer); set `America/Los_Angeles` and an en-US locale in your browser or test runner if the page you check reads them.

### Which San Francisco ZIP codes can I request?

Any five-digit ZIP code can go in the `zip-` segment. 28 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas lie mostly inside San Francisco, among them 94124, 94112, 94122 and 94132 (2020 Census relationship file). A small ZIP has fewer homes online at once, so widen to the city if a ZIP returns errors.

### Is a San Francisco proxy server the same as a residential proxy?

Not always. "San Francisco proxy server" means any proxy with a San Francisco IP; public free lists mostly show shared data-center or open servers that change often. A residential proxy sends your request through a home connection in San Francisco, so sites see a local household address. With MetroProxies you write `country-us-state-ca-city-san_francisco` in the username; plans start at $1.50.

### Does California law change how I can use a San Francisco proxy?

MetroProxies does not give legal advice. A proxy changes where requests come from, not which rules apply to you. California's CCPA/CPRA governs how businesses handle personal data of residents, and each site's terms still apply. Collect only public data and follow the [acceptable use policy](https://metroproxies.com/acceptable-use/).

### Can I get a San Francisco IP from one internet provider?

Add the provider's network number: `USERNAME-country-us-state-ca-city-san_francisco-asn-7922` asks for Xfinity (AS7922). Per the FCC map, Xfinity serves 98% of San Francisco homes. Combining city and ASN narrows the pool, so test with one request first; ASN targeting has no extra cost.

### How do I hold one San Francisco IP during a session?

Add a session ID and a time to live to the username: `USERNAME-country-us-state-ca-city-san_francisco-session-sanf01-ttl-15` keeps one San Francisco exit for up to 15 minutes. Sessions last up to 30 minutes; the IP can change earlier if the residential device goes offline. Use a new session ID to get a new San Francisco IP.

## Which other California cities can I target?

- [Los Angeles, CA](https://metroproxies.com/cities/los-angeles-ca/) — 3,878,704 residents
- [San Diego, CA](https://metroproxies.com/cities/san-diego-ca/) — 1,404,452 residents
- [San Jose, CA](https://metroproxies.com/cities/san-jose-ca/) — 997,368 residents
- [Fresno, CA](https://metroproxies.com/cities/fresno-ca/) — 550,105 residents
- [Sacramento, CA](https://metroproxies.com/cities/sacramento-ca/) — 535,798 residents
- [Long Beach, CA](https://metroproxies.com/cities/long-beach-ca/) — 450,901 residents
- [Oakland, CA](https://metroproxies.com/cities/oakland-ca/) — 443,554 residents
- [Bakersfield, CA](https://metroproxies.com/cities/bakersfield-ca/) — 417,468 residents

## Which large West cities are close in size to San Francisco?

- [Phoenix, AZ](https://metroproxies.com/cities/phoenix-az/) — 1,673,164 residents
- [Seattle, WA](https://metroproxies.com/cities/seattle-wa/) — 780,995 residents
- [Denver, CO](https://metroproxies.com/cities/denver-co/) — 729,019 residents
- [Las Vegas, NV](https://metroproxies.com/cities/las-vegas-nv/) — 678,922 residents

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## Sources for the San Francisco data

1. [City and town population totals: 2020-2024 (Vintage 2024)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) — US Census Bureau (2026-10-18)
2. [Metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas totals: 2020-2024](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-metro-and-micro-statistical-areas.html) — US Census Bureau (2026-10-18)
3. [National Broadband Map: area summary, San Francisco city, CA](https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/area-summary/fixed?version=dec2025&geoid=0667000&type=place) — Federal Communications Commission (2026-10-18)
4. [NPA (area code) report](https://reports.nanpa.com/public/npa_report.csv) — North American Numbering Plan Administrator (2026-10-18)
5. [2020 ZCTA to place relationship file](https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/rel2020/zcta520/) — US Census Bureau (2026-10-18)
6. [State and local sales tax rates, midyear 2026](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/2026-sales-tax-rates-midyear/) — Tax Foundation (2026-10-18)
7. [US State Privacy Legislation Tracker](https://iapp.org/resources/article/us-state-privacy-legislation-tracker/) — IAPP (2026-10-18)

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MetroProxies: MetroProxies is a US residential proxy provider with city-level targeting, paid in crypto with no ID upload. Home IPs are requested by city, state, ZIP code or ISP network, with a page of local data for each of 181 US cities.